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 A flock of Icelandic settler roosters and hens | |
| Country of origin | Iceland |
|---|---|
| Traits | |
| Skin color | Yellow |
| Egg color | White to pale tan |
| Comb type | Variations of rose, straight, pea and combinations |
| Classification | |
The Icelandic chicken is a type of chicken from Iceland. Called íslenska hænan (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈistlɛnska ˈhaiːnan], Icelandic chicken), Haughænsni ([ˈhœyɣˌhainstnɪ], pile chicken) or landnámshænan ([ˈlantˌnaumsˌhaiːnan], hen of the settlers) in the Icelandic language. They are a landrace fowl which are rare outside their native country. They have been present on the island since introduction by Norse settlers in the 9th century.[1]
- ^ Ussery, Harvey (2014). "ICELANDIC CHICKENS: An Ancient Breed for Modern Homesteads". Mother Earth News (266). Ogden Publications, Inc.: 55–59.